1986 Honda Prelude Oil Pan Gasket

1986 HONDA PRELUDE
300,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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MACDONALDAL
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What is the procedure for replacing the oil pan gasket? Do I have to loosen or take off the front exhhaust pipe?
Mar 20, 2009 at 11:51 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi macdonaldal,

Yes, you need to remove the part from manifold to catalytic converter.

The lower cross member and any other covers needs to be reomved as well.

You would have full access to oil pan after doing above.
Mar 20, 2009 at 11:55 AM
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